St Helens’ sports stars shine at Highland Games
Sports stars from eight St Helens primary schools have taken part in an “absolutely fantastic” Highland Games style-event with Eaves Primary School finishing in the gold medal position by the narrowest of margins after a thrilling morning of competition.
Held at Lansbury Bridge School and organised by St Helens Schools Sports Partnership, competitors took part in a range of activities including toss the caber, sprint races and throwing with students from Edge Hill University on hand to give support and guidance during each event.
Organiser Diane Murphy said: “Children have come from SEN groups to a totally inclusive event and it has been such a success due to our partnership with Edge Hill University. Today is about everybody being given the opportunity to represent their school and take part in competitive sport.
“The smiling faces are what it is all about. They don’t get this opportunity every day. The kids have had a fabulous time with lots of activity and variety – it has been brilliant!”
Eaves Primary School took home the glittering trophy and winners’ medals from the morning session with St Teresas Primary School finishing just behind them in second place. However, sport was the real winner on a day when every child took their opportunity to shine.
- There was a brilliant atmosphere all morning
- Carefully does it..
- This event really tested the athletes’ stamina
- Each competitor had 60 seconds to skip
- The throwing events were particularly popular
- Eaves Primary School
- This young star gave it his all
- Each of the eight schools tried one event at a time
- Cheering a team-mate on
- Lots of encouragement was given from the sidelines
- A helping hand is always welcome
- Toss the caber
- Expert advice
- This young athlete shows good technique
- “You need to throw six foot to win.”
- Throwing for glory
- The fantastic helpers from Edge Hill University
- St Teresas Primary School were runners up
- Eaves Primary School were the overall winners
- St Anne’s Catholic Primary School Sutton
- Bleak Hill Primary School
- Lansbury Bridge School
- St Teresas Primary School
- Ashurst Primary School
- On your marks…
- Allanson Street School
- Thatto Heath Community Primary School
- Inspiration
- A pat on the back for a job well done
- This smile sums up the spirit of the day
- Each and every competitor pushed themselves to the limit
- An expert demonstration
- The events took place under the backdrop of the Olympic rings
- The schools were competing for a glittering trophy
- A winning smile
- A competitor leaps for glory
- How far did I jump?
- There were happy faces everywhere
- Even the teachers got involved!
- Good co-ordination was needed for this challenge
- Athletes competed in events like throwing
- Action from the sprint event
- Edge Hill University students provide support throughout